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Arthritis Consumer Experts participated in the International Foundation for Autoimmune Arthritis’ May 20 World Autoimmune/Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day “virtual” race. The event saw dozens of nonprofits, advocates, and experts from around the world come together to provide educational and awareness information to patients, their supporters, and the general public.

The event reached 1,000’s of patients and supporters in 62 countries around the world, but the awareness doesn’t stop with the end of this event.

The US Arthritis Foundation states that with autoimmune and inflammatory types of arthritis, early diagnosis and aggressive treatment is critical. In addition, slowing disease activity can help minimize or even prevent permanent joint damage. The American College of Rheumatology & EULAR – European League Against Rheumatism work hard to keep treatment guidelines up to date in the United States. In Canada, Health Canada and the Canadian Rheumatology Association work together to ensure Canadians living with arthritis get the healthcare they need. All progression of these diseases is permanent and irreversible – so early intervention is necessary, not only to avoid unnecessary damage and disability, but to avoid overburdening an already exhausted healthcare system (regardless of country) that long term disability healthcare costs would add to the problems.

Arthritis Consumer Experts is honoured to be crowned one of #WAAD17’s Nonprofit Race Team winner and be ranked beside other patient organizations. Here is a list of this year’s winners: Continue reading →

Join the “virtual” race to increase public awareness of autoimmune arthritis

May 20 is World Autoimmune Arthritis Day (WAAD). The International Foundation for Autoimmune Arthritis established this commemorative date back in 2012. The virtual event unites dozens of nonprofits, advocates, and experts from around the world to provide educational and awareness information to patients, their supporters, and the general public.

Participants and partner organizations will participate in a virtual global race where they will visit social media and organizational websites and resources. WAAD is hosted on May 20th for the duration of all Time Zones (May 19th 6am EST – May 21st 5am EST). You can participate online on Facebook and Twitter and follow the event’s hashtag #WAAD17. On race day, help Team ACEwin the race and spread awareness:

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The information contained on the Arthritis Broadcast Network is not medical advice. This site offers evidence-based information and support to help you better understand your form of arthritis, as well as to help you talk to your own rheumatologist and family physician about your symptoms and general health. Always seek the expert advice of your rheumatologist or other health care professional before making changes or additions to your treatment plan.